The winner will be announced on May 22 at the New York Marriott Marquis at Times Square.

The athletic director of the year award is judged solely by the editorial staffs of SportsBusiness Journal/Daily.

This is an excellent group of athletic directors. Each candidate deserves recognition for their leadership, but no athletic director may be more appreciated for his leadership over the past year than Ole Miss athletic director Ross Bjork.

Hiring new AD at Ole Miss has led to vibe, unity, 30k to watch bowl win, Top 5 recruiting class, SEC title in hoops, & Top 10 in baseball

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